1. Presentation by Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) Accessibility Information: The meeting will be held via Zoom with automated live captions. To request an ASL interpreter, CART, or other additional accessible accommodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 10 days in advance to ensure that services can be arranged.

Proposed Draft Agenda  

• Welcome from the CB6/CB7 Committee Chairs who organized the meeting – why are we doing a joint meeting on last mile facilities?  
• Introduction to the joint CB7/CB6 members – what is your interest in this joint committee? (3 minutes each) 
• Welcome to members of the community – Public Comment (3 minutes each) 
• Recap from Community Board 7’s Special SubCommittee Last Mile meeting – what did we learn then from our speakers and what questions were raised?  
• What do we know about last-mile in the district? An invitation to speakers - elected representatives, NYC Department of Transportation, UPROSE, Red Hook Initiative, etc.   
• Questions from Community Board members  
• Questions from members of the community – Public Comment (3 minutes each) 
• End 

June 2021

Monday, May 10

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Agenda:

Special Subcommittee on Last Mile Trucking Facilities

Thursday, May 6

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Agenda:

• Welcome from Community Board Chair & Committee Chair - why was this committee created?
• Introduction of CB7 members welcomed to the Committee - what is your interest in this committee?
• Welcome to members of the community - Public Comment (3 minutes each)
• What do we currently know about last-mile trucking facilities proposed in the district?
• Questions from CB7 members appointed to the committee
• Questions from members of the community - Public Comment (3 minutes each)

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Joint Committee Meeting with Transportation, Ability and Access, Land Use/Landmarks 

Monday, May 3

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Department of City Planning on Elevate Transit: Zoning for Transit Accessibility (CEQR21DCP136)

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April 2021

1. Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the March 17, 2021 board meeting

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak regarding the topics of the committee reports on this agenda)

7. Committee Reports: A) Joint Committee Meeting with Public Safety, Homelessness Issues, Health and Mental Health (No vote required): 1. CB7 Plan of Action for hotel shelters along 4th Avenue, 2. Discussion on policing and security, 3. Establishing goals for closing density hotels, 4. Discussion about social services, 5. Wrap-up, B) Public Safety Committee (No vote required): Presenation from the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-based Violence, C) Asian Affairs Committee (No vote required): Community Forum on Anti-Asian Hate and Xenophobia, D) Membership and Attendance Committee (Vote required): 1. Discuss on Gloria Rodriguez Novoa's attendance

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. District Manager's Report

11. Chairperson's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any subject)

15. Adjournment

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Board Meeting 

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Opening of the meeting

4. Adoption of the agenda

5. Adoption of the minutes of the Board Meeting of February 17, 2021

6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak regarding the topics of the committee reports on the agenda)

7. Commiittee Reports: A) By Laws Committee (Vote required) - 1. Discussion on non-committee members voting at committee meetings, 2. Finalize by law revisions and vote, B) Transportation Committee (No vote required) - 1. Presentation by the Department of Design and Construction on the renovation of the DOT Hamilton Avenue asphalt plant, 2. Review plans for deck replacement on 5th Avenue & 65th Street with DOT, C) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (No vote required) - 1. CB7 budget review, 2.d Personnel check-in, D) Public Safety and Homelessness Issues (Joint committee meeting) (No vote required) - 1. Discussion with block residents on concerns surrounding the 22nd Street Shelter, E) Health & Mental Health Committee - 1. Presentation by the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - COVID-19 Conversation: Mental Health, Equity & Resilience

8. Roll Call

9. Elected Officials & Representatives

10. District Manager's Report

11. Chairperson's Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any subject)

15. Adjournment

Agenda: Presentation by the Department of Design & Construction on the renovation of the DOT Hamilton Avenue asphalt plant

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Agenda:

1. Discussion on Non-Committee members voting at Committee meetings 

2. Finalize By-law revisions and vote

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

6:00 p.m. via Zoom 

Agenda:

Thursday, January 28, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom 

1. Bush Terminal Park play area community discussion

2. Presentation from NYC Parks on a public arts installation in Sunset Park

Monday, January 25, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom 

1. NYC Restrooms 4 All proposal and discussion on public restroom access
2. Discuss Ability and Access committee priorities for the year

1.      Opening of the meeting

2.      Adoption of the agenda

3.      Adoption of the minutes of the Board Meeting of December 16, 2020

4.      Public Comment (3 minutes to speak regarding the topics of the committee reports on this agenda)

5.      Committee Reports:

A)     By Laws Committee (No Vote Required)

Discussion on feedback from attorney on by-law amendments

B)      Economic Development-Waterfront (No Vote Required)

An introduction to Equinor and the plan for an offshore wind industry hub at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

6.      Elected Officials & Representatives

7.      District Manager’s Report

8.      Chairperson’s Report

9.      Old Business

10.  New Business

11.  Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any subject)

12.      Adjournment

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom 

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

6:00 p.m.

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1st Public Comment: 3 minutes to speak on topics in committee reports on the agenda

2nd Public Comment: 3 minutes to speak on any topic

1.      Opening of the meeting

2.      Adoption of the agenda

3.      Adoption of the minutes of the Board Meeting of November 18, 2020

4.      Public Comment (3 minutes to speak regarding the topics of the committee reports on this agenda)

5.      Committee Reports:

A)     Transportation Committee (no vote required)

1.      Presentation by the NYC Department of Transportation on the installation of Citi Bike stations in the CB7 district

 

B)     Executive Committee (no vote required)

1.      Priorities for the new year

2.      Improvement on virtual meetings

3.      Equity

C)    Health & Mental Health Committee (no vote required)

1.      Presentation by the Test and Trace Corps

 

D)    By-Laws Committee (no vote required)

1.      Discussion on feedback from attorney on by-law amendments

6.      Elected Officials & Representatives

7.      District Manager’s Report

8.      Chairperson’s Report

9.      Old Business

10.  New Business

11.  Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on any subject)

12.  Adjournment

 

Health & Mental Committee Meeting

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Agenda:

1. Priorities for the new year

2. Improvement on virtual meetings

3. Equity

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

 

 

 

1.    Opening of the meeting 

2.    Adoption of the agenda 

3.    Adoption of the minutes of the October 21, 2020 board meeting 

4.    Adoption of the minutes of the November 12, 2020 public hearing 

5.    Public Comment 

6.    Committee Reports: 

A)  Transportation Committee (No vote required) 

1. Update on 3^rd Avenue Greenway (Gowanus Connector) 
2. Update on Owl’s Head Connector (2^nd Avenue) 

B)   Immigration Committee (No vote required) 

1. Prevailing wage workshop presented by the New York City Comptroller’s Office 
2. “Know Your Rights” immigrant business owners presentation from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs 

C)   Economic Development-Waterfront Committee 

1. NYCEDC Presentation on Made in New York South Campus Project at Bush Terminal 

D)  Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Vote required) 

1. ULURP Application #200029ZMK & #N200030ZRK - The applicant, 737 4th Avenue LLC, seeks a zoning map amendment that would affect a portion of Brooklyn Block 652 in the Greenwood Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn Community District (CD) 7 to establish the proposed rezoning area as Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area subject to the affordability requirements of Option 1 of the MIH program. The proposed zoning map amendment would change the zoning of the Project Area from M1-1D to R8A. In addition, a C2-4 commercial overlay would be mapped to a depth of 100 feet along the southwest side of Fourth Avenue between 24th & 25th Streets 

E)   Education/Youth Committee (No vote required) 

1. Discussion on infrastructure and technological issues at the local schools  

7.    Elected Officials/Representatives 

8.    District Manager’s Report 

9.    Chairperson’s Report 

10. Old Business 

11. New Business 

12. Adjournment 

Thursday, November 12, 2020

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom 

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

6:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

 

Agenda:

 

1. Update on 3rd Avenue Greenway (Gowanus Connector)

 

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**ATTENTION** - Public Hearing & Committee Meeting for 737 4th Avenue ULURP

Please be advised that the public hearing & Land Use/Landmarks Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. via WebEx has been POSTPONED & will be rescheduled at a later date.

Monday, October 19, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. via WebEx

Agenda:

1. Budget: A) 2020 Budget Review, B) 2021 Projected Budget Review

2. Personnel: A) Old Business, B) New Business

3. Set next meeting dates

Transportation Committee

Thursday, September 10, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Via WebEx

Agenda:

1. Revel relaunch and safety plan

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August 2020

Immigration Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Via WebEx

Agenda:

1) Panel discussion on how the community can work together to contain the virus

2) Resources and services available to the local community

 

 

Parks Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 5, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Via WebEx

Agenda:

1) The design for Rainbow Playground

2) Closing time and process for Bush Terminal Park

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Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Via WebEx. 

**This is a preliminary meeting**

 **Application has not been certified**

 

Agenda:

1) Discussion on 737 4th Avenue

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Transportation Committee Meeting

Monday, August 3, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Via WebEx.

Agenda:

1) Presentation by DOT on a proposed bike lane for Fort Hamilton Parkway

 

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July 2020

Sanitation/Environment Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Via WebEx.  Register at this link:

Agenda:

1) Presentation by Stephen Leone of Industrial Carting regarding NYC's Commercial Carting Zones 2) Presentation by UPROSE on their Climate and Community Health Vulnerability Assessment

 

Education/Youth Committee Meeting

Joint Health & Mental Health/Ability and Access Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 7, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.  Please RSVP to bk07@cb.nyc.gov if you wish to attend this meeting

Agenda:

1. Open discussion about concerns and questions to further address with relevant agencies, elected officials, and organizations regarding issues related to health, mental health and accessibility.

Accessibility Information: This meeting will be conducted via Zoom and will include live captioning provided by an automated voice recognition application. To request an ASL interpreter or other additional accessible accommodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail to bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 7 business days in advance to ensure that accommodations can be arranged.

June 2020

No public meetings due to COVID-19

May 2020

No public meetings due to COVID-19

April 2020

Board Meeting - **MEETING SUSPENDED**

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Due to Coronavirus concerns, Community Board #7 has suspended this meeting. 

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee - ** MEETING SUSPENDED**

Monday, April 6, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Due to Coronavirus concerns, Community Board #7 has decided to suspend this meeting.  It will be rescheduled at a later date.

March 2020

Health Committee

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone on the Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program

Board Meeting - **MEETING HAS BEEN SUSPENDED**

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Due to Coronavirus concerns, Community Board #7 has decided to suspend this meeting.  It will be rescheduled at a later date.

Transportation Committee - **MEETING HAS BEEN SUSPENDED**

Monday, March 16, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Due to Coronavirus concerns, Community Board #7 has decided to suspend this meeting.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Sanitation/Environment - **MEETING HAS BEEN SUSPENDED**

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Due to Coronoavirus concerns, Community Board #7 has decided to suspend this meeting.  It will be rescheduled at a later date. 

Economic Development-Waterfront Commitee

Monday, March 9, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on deed restrictions at Liberty View Plaza located at 850 3rd Avenue

Public Hearing

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Board of Standards & Appeals #2019-301BZ - Application seeks a special permit to legalize a physical culture establishment at 148 26th Street
2. Board of Standards & Appeals #2020-2BZ - Application pursuant to Zoning Resolution Section 73-53 to permit existing enlargement of mezzanine at premises which is contrary to Sections 11-412 and 11-413 and BSA resolution 226-81-BZ

**Following the public hearing, there will be a Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting that evening to discuss the above issues **

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Monday, March 2, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Welcome
2. Approve February meeting minutes
3. Budget Discussion
4. Personnel Discussion
5. Announcements and next meeting date

February 2020

Immigration Committee

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Mental Health First Aid presentation by Thrive NYC
2. Census 2020
3. Cross Cultural Summer Street Festival
4. Resident concerns

Public Safety Committee

Monday, February 24, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. New liquor license application for 2020 NightClub LLC located at 225 47th Street

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of January 15, 2020
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) By-laws Committee (no vote required) - 1. Continue discussion on by law changes, 2. Review preliminary revisions, 3. Feedback strategy for larger board, 4. Finalize by-law proposals and vote on recommendations, 5. Send recommendations to legal counsel for review, 6. Send recommendations to full board with the 2 required readings and a May vote for approval, B) Asian Affairs Committee (no vote required) - 1. Discussion on community impact by Industry City rezoning, 2. Discussion on community impact by proposed mega development project at 6208 8th Avenue, 3. Discussion on 8th Avenue traffic congestion and pedestrian safety, 4. Discussion on sanitation concerns, 5. Update on Census 2020, 6. Other community issues and concerns, C. Economic Development-Waterfront Committee (no vote required) - 1. Update on the Bush Terminal site improvements, 2. Update on Made in New York campus activation plan, D) Education/Youth Committee (no vote required) - 1. Review applications for the Youth Recognition Award, 2. Hear from Sunset Park parents regarding their concerns around new schools in the community, E) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (Vote required) - Application #C200092 ZMK - 312 Coney Island Avenue - Change from a C8-2 District to an R8A District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place and a line 150 feet easterly of East 8th Street, 2. Establish within the proposed R8A District a C2-4 District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place and a line 150 feet easterly of East 8th Street, F) Parks Committee (no vote required) - 1. Presentation by the Waterfront Alliance to discuss kayaking infrastructure and human powoered boating opportunities at Bush Terminal Piers Park, 2. Update on capital projects in the CB7 district from the Depatment of Parks & Recreation, G) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (no vote required) - 1. Personnel updates, 2. Budget updates, 3. Executive session, H) Public Safety Committee (Vote required) - 1. Community concerns regarding Fire Lounge located at 593 3rd Avenue, I) Transportation Comittee (no vote required) - Presentation by DOT to signalized 59th Street and open pedestrian crossing for the new school PS 939/IS 936
7. Elected Officials/Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Busines
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on complaints regarding Fire Lounge located on 3rd Avenue & 16th Street

By-Laws Committee

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
6:30 PM
P.S. 1 - 309 47th Street (Cafeteria)

Agenda:

1. Finalize by-law proposals and vote on recommendations
2. Send recommendations to legal counsel for review
3. Send recommendations to full board with the 2 required readings and a May vote for approval

Education/Youth Committee

Monday February 10, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Review applications for the Youth Recognition Award
2. Hear from Sunset Park parents regarding their concerns around new schools in the community

Parks Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Waterfront Alliance to discuss kayaking infrastructure and human powered boating opportunities at Bush Terminal Piers Park
2. Update on capital projects in CB7 District from the Department of Parks & Recreation

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee - **PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF MEETING DATE & LOCATION**

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
6:30 PM
B.A.T. Annex Building located at 80 58th Street

Agenda:

1. Update on the Bush Terminal site improvements
2. Update on the Made in NY Campus activation plan
3. Update on Moore McCormack (US Concrete) on 3rd Avenue

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Monday, February 3, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Personnel updates
2. Budget updates
3. Executive Session

January 2020

Public Hearing - **Please take note of date and location of hearing**

Thursday, January 30, 2020
6:30 PM
P.S. 130 (Upper School) - 713 Caton Avenue

Agenda:

Application #C200093 ZMK- 312 Coney Island Avenue - Change from a C8-2 District to an R8A District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place and a line 150 feet easterly of East 8th Street; Establish within the proposed R8A District a C2-4 District bounded by Ocean Parkway, Park Circle-Machate Circle, Coney Island Avenue, Caton Place, and a line 150 feet easterly of East 8th Street.

Transportation Committee Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by DOT to signalize 59th Stret and oepn pedestrian crossing for the new school PS939/IS936

By-Laws Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Continue discussion on by-law changes
2. Review preliminary revisions
3. Feedback strategy for larger board

Asian Affairs Committee Meeting - **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME & LOCATION OF MEETING**

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
6:00 PM
5000 8th Avenue (Corner of 8th Avenue & 50th Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on community impact by Industry City rezoning
2. Discussion on community impact by proposed mega development project at 6208 8th Avenue
3. Discussion on 8th Avenue traffic congestion and pedestrian safety
4. Discussion on sanitation concerns
5. Update on Census 2020
6. Other community issues and concerns

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda TBD

Sanitation/Environment Committee Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2020
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation from the Department of Sanitation on the Make Compost, Not Trash campaign in CB7 district

Land Use/Landmarks Committee Workshop - **PLEASE NOTE DATE AND TIME OF WORKSHOP**

Saturday, January 4, 2020
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Committee reports and recommendations
2. Review coordinated response
3. Board primer and comment process

December 2019

Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of November 20, 2019
5. Presentation by the U.S. Census Bureau
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports - A) By-Laws Committee (no vote required) - 1. Review goals for By-Laws, 2. Discussion on what our needs are, 3. Next steps and next meeting date, B) Economic Developmentt/Waterfront Committee (no vote required) - 1. Discussion on Industry City rezoning application and manufacturing in Sunset Park, 2. Presentation by Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Coroporation, C) Housing Committee (no vote required) - 1. Community Benefits Agreements, 2. How has this impacted the housing?, D) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (no vote required) - 1. Planning Workshop regarding Industry City rezoning application, 2. Application #C190296ZMK - In the matter of an application submitted by 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. and 19-20 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. pursuant to Sections 197-c 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section N. 16, 3. Application #C190297ZSK - In the matter of an application by 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pusuant to Section 129-21 of the Zoning Resolution E) Nominating Committee - 1. 2019 Elections
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Housing Committee Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Community benefits agreements

2. How has this impacted the housing?

Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2019
6:30 PM
P.S. 24 - 427 38th Street (between 4th & 5th Avenues)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by UPROSE on the GRID proposal (Green Resilient Industrial District)

Public Hearing Continuation

Wednesday, December 11, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

**For further information, please call the Board Office at 718-854-0003 or send an e-mail to bk07@cb.nyc.gov**

Agenda:

Continuing discussion on the Industry City ULURP rezoning applications for the industrial waterfront from 32nd Street to 41st Street from 1st to 3rd Avenues

Public Hearing **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME & LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING**

Monday, December 9, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grand Prospect Hall - 263 Prospect Avenue

Agenda:

Application #C 190296 ZMK - In the matter of an application submitted by 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. and 19-20 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. pursuant to Sections 197-c 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16b:

1. Changing from an M3-1 District to an M2-4 District property bounded by: a. 32nd Street and its northwesterly centerline prolongation, 3rd Avenue, 36th Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of 3rd Avenue, 37th Street, and 2nd Avenue; b. 39th Street, 2nd Avenue, 41st Street and its northwesterly centerline prolongation, a line 245 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue, the northwesterly centerline prolongation of former 40th Street*, and a line 560 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue;

2. Establishing a Special Industry City District (IC) bounded by: a. 32nd Street and its northwesterly centerline prolongation, 3rd Avenue, a line of 45 feet northeasterly of 37th Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of 3rd Avenue, 37th Street, and 2nd Avenue; b. 39th Street, 2nd Avenue, 41st Street and its northwesterly centerline prolongation, a line 245 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue, the northwesterly centerline prolongation of former 40th Street*, and a line 560 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue;

*Note: 40th Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues is proposed to be demapped under a concurrent related application (C 160146 MMK) for a change in the City Map.

 

Application #C190297 ZSK - In the matter of an application by 1-10 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. and 19-20 Bush Terminal Owner L.P. pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 129021* of the Zoning Resolution to modify:

1. The use regulations of Section 42-10 (Uses Permitted As-Of-Right)l and

2. The bulk regulations of Section 43-12 (Maximum Floor Area Ratio), Section 43-20 (Yard Regulations), and Section 43-43 (Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks);

In connection with a proposed commercial use development involving one or more zoning lots, planned as a unit and comprise an area of at least 1.5 acres, on properties generally bounded by 2nd Avenue, the northwesterly centerline prolongation of 32nd Street, 3rd Avenue, and 37th Street (Block 679, Lot 1; Block 683, Lot 1: Block 687, Lot 1; Block 691, Lots 1 & 44; Block 695, Lots 1, 20, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 & 43),  and 39th Street, 2nd Avenue, 41st Street and its northwesterly centerline prolongation, a line 245 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue, the northwesterly centerline of former 40th Street***, and a line 560 feet northwesterly of 1st Avenue (Block 706, Lots 1, 20, 24 & 101; Block 710, Lot 1, in M1-2 and M2-4** Districts, within the Special Industry City District*, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 7.

*Note: A zoning text amendment is proposed to create a Special Industry City (IC) and to create a new special permit within the special district under a concurrent related application (N 190298 ZRK)

**Note: The development sites are proposed to be rezoned by changing an M3-1 District to a M2-4 District and by establishing a Special Industry City District (IC), under a concurrent related application (C 190296 ZMK) for a Zoning map change.

***Note: 40th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue is proposed to be demapped under a concurrent related application (C 160146 MMK) for a change in the City Map.

Land Use/Landmarks Committee Planning Workshop

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on Industry City rezoning application and manufacturing in Sunset Park

2. Presentation by Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation

By-Laws Committee

Monday, December 2, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Review goals for by-laws

2. Discussion on what our needs are

3. Next steps and next meeting date

Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of October 16, 2019
5. Presentation by the Girl Scouts of Greater NYC
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports - A) Personnel/Internal Budget (no vote required) - 1. Review of FY19 activities, 2. Goals for FY20: a) Budget, b) Personnel, B) Sanitation/Environment (no vote required) - Presentation by the Department of Environmental Protection on the installation of rain gardens in Windsor Terrace, C) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues (no vote required) - 1. Interviews with Shelter Managers, 2. Next steps, 3. Status update on the Fourth Avenue shelters, D) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (no vote required) - Public Speak Out on November 6, 2. Review of ULURP application for Industry City, E) Joint Committee Meeting of Immigration Committee, Economic Development-Waterfront Committee, Transportation and Ability and Access Committees (no vote required) - 1.  Discussion on ULURP application for Industry City, F) Joint Committee Meeting of Health Committee, Public Safety Committee, Sanitation/Environment Committee and Housing Committee (no voting required) - 1. Discussion on ULURP application for Industry City, G) Education/Youth Committee (no vote required) - 1. Discussion on ULURP application for Industry City, 2. Second Annual Youth Recognition Award, H) Nominating Committee (no vote required) - 1. Organizational meeting of the committee
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Education/Youth Committee

Monday, November 18, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

**Amended Agenda:

1. Discussion on ULURP application for Industry City

2. Second Annual Youth Recognition Award

Joint Committee Meeting with Health, Public Safety, Sanitation/Environment and Housing Committees

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on the ULURP application for Industry City

The committees will meet at the following times:

Health - 6:00 p.m.

Sanitation/Environment & Public Safety - 7:00 p.m.

Housing - 8:00 p.m.

Joint Committee Meeting with Immigration, Economic Development-Waterfront, Transportation and Ability and Access Committees

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on the ULURP application for Industry City

The committees will meet at the following times:

Immigration - 6:00 p.m.

Economic Development-Waterfront - 7:00 p.m.

Transportation and Ability and Access - 8:00 p.m.

Accessibility Information: The meeting location has a ramp and is wheelchair accessible but please contact CB7 if you have questions about accommodations for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.  To request an ASL interpreter, assistive listening devices or other additional accessible accommodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 7 days in advance to ensure that services can be arranged.

**ATTENTION**

Please be advised that the By-Laws Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 @ 6:30 p.m. has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discuss and review the ULURP application for Industry City

Public Speak out

Land Use/Landmarks Committee

Wednesday, November 6, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:30 P.M.
Sunset Park High School - 153 35th Street

Come share your thoughts and opinions about Industry City's proposal. Spanish & Mandarin translation will be available

October 2019

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Interviews with Shelter Managers

2. Next steps

3. Status update on the 4th Avenue shelters

Sanitation/Environment Committee

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6:30 PM
Holy Name Church - 245 Prospect Park West (Shepherd's Hall)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Department of Environmental Protection on the installation of rain gardens in Windsor Terrace

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Monday, October 21, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Review of FY 19 activities

2. Goals for FY 20: A) Budget, B) Personnel

3. Next meeting

Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of September 18, 2019
5. Presentation by the The Healing Center
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports - A) Ad Hoc Committee on Census (no vote required) - 1. Updates, thinking through priorities, and deciding on the next step, B) Capital & Expense (Vote required) - 1. F.Y. 2021 Capital & Expense Budget Priorities, C) Education/Youth (no vote required) = 1. Update on school construction projects in the district, 2. Presentation and discussion with Make Space for Quality Schools on District 15 rezoning engagement and research, D) Housing Committee (no vote required) - 1. Updates on affordable housing projects by the Fifth Avenue Committee, E) Land Use/Landmarks Committee (no vote required) - 1. Report on October 3, 2019 Public Speak Out
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
5:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Fiscal Year 2021 Capital & Expense Budget Priorities

Public Hearing

Monday, October 7, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Fiscal Year 2021 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities

**Following the public hearing, the Capital & Expense Budget Committee will meet

Land Use/Landmarks Committee Public Speakout

Thursday, October 3, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
P.S. 24 - 427 38th Street (between 4th  & 5th Avenues)

Please come share your thoughts and opinions about Industry City's proposal

Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda TBA

September 2019

Education/Youth Committee

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Update on school construction projects in the district

2. Presentation and discussion with Make Space for Quality Schools in Sunset Park on District 15 rezoning engagement and research

Housing Committee

Monday, September 23, 2019
6:30 P.M.
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Update on affordable housing projects by the Fifth Avenue Committee

Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of June 19, 2019
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Public Safety with Sanitation & Environment joint committee meeting - 1. Presentation by UPROSE on an alternative plan for the waterfront, B) Immigration Committee - 1. Presentation on the Industry City rezoning application in Chinese, C) Ability and Access with Transportation joint committee meeting - 1. Interactive community visioning workshop focusing on the future of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety and accessibility on the 3rd Avenue corridor connected to the proposed Industry City rezoning and future developments along the waterfront, D) Housing Committee - Multi-media exhibit on displacement, 2. Personal experiences of residents affected by gentrification, E) Education/Youth Committee - Review 197a section on Community Facilities and Services/Quality of Life that discusses education and workforce opportunities and how that relates to Industry City's rezoning proposal, 2. Conversation with Liliana Polo=McKenna, CEO of Opportunities fof A Better Tomorrow, 3. Additional presentation TBAlegiance

7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Community Meeting for Septemgber 12 is POSTPONED

In deference to Councilman Carlos Menchaca's announcement on September 16, we are postponing the September 12 community meeting on manufacturing districts and will be rescheduled at later date.

August 2019

Housing Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Multi-media exhibit on displacement

2. Personal experiences of residents affected by gentrification

 

NO CB7 MEETINGS THIS WEEK - 8/12 to 8/16

Ability and Access with Transportation Joint Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Interactive community visioning workshop focusing on the future of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety and accessibility on the 3rd Avenue corridor connected to the proposed Industry City rezoning and future developments along the waterfront

Accessbility Information:

The meeting location and restroom are wheelchair accessible. For individuals who are hard of hearing, the meeting room is equipped with a hearing induction loop that transmits sound to telecoil-equipped hearing aids and cochlear implant processors. For those without t-coil compatible hearing devices, portable assistive listening devices with headphones are available upon request. To request an ASL interpreter or other additional accessible accommodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 7 business days in advance to ensure that accommodations can be arranged.

Immigration Committee Meeting

Monday, August 5, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Presentation on the Industry City rezoning application in Chinese

July 2019

Joint Public Safety & Sanitation/Environment Committee Meeting

Monday, July 29, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Presentation by UPROSE on an alternative plan for the industrial waterfront

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues Community Forum

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Grand Prospect Hall - 263 Prospect Avenue

Agenda:

A panel will answer questions on the planned family shelter for 4th Avenue between 15th & 16th Streets

Spanish & Arabic translation will be provided
Venue is ADA accessible
Parking in the area is limited

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee

Monday, July 22, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1.Discussion on EDC Terminals: Brooklyn Army Terminal (B.A.T.), Bush Terminal & SBMT (South Brooklyn Marine Terminal)
2. Update from EDC on economic impacts
3. Employment - Space utilization per job rates and occupations
4. Comercial leases - Number of businesses, average size
5. Climate/Carbon Mitigation and Green Economy - Does EDC have criteria regarding direct and indiret environmental impacts for the businesses it leases to?

Brooklyn Community Board #7 Community Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

There will be a discussion on the Industry City Uniformed Land Use Review Process application.  A planner will be discussing what we understand so far about this application and what the applications means minus the technical jargon.

***SPACE IS LIMITED*** To reserve a seat, please RSVP to bk07@cb.nyc.gov

Education/Youth

The July 15 meeting has been postponed & will be rescheduled at a later date

Immigration Committee

Monday, July 1, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

New Agenda:

1. Industry City rezoning: Implications for job creation

June 2019

Ad Hoc Committe on Census 2020

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda TBD

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of May 15, 2019
5. Presentation by the Department of Consumser Affairs on Worker's Rights
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports - A) Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020 - 1. Planning for June 12 job fair with CB7 & Congreswoman Velaquez, 2. Outreach plan for 2020 Census B) Ability and Access Committee - 1. Presentation by NY Connects on programs for those who require long term services and supports need, C) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues - 1. Discuss plans for a town hall meeting, 2. Follow up on plans to meet with shelter managers, D) Public Safety Committee (vote required) - 1. Liquor license application with alterations and change in method of operation for Urban Soccer Brooklyn LLC d/b/a/ Socceroof located at 14 53rd Street, 3rd Floor, 2. New liquor license for Liberty Belle LCC, an excursion vessel to be docked at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier located at 80 58th Street, E) Land Use/Landmarks Committee - 1. Review of the 2018 town hall meeting discussing the impact of the Industry City rezoning application and community needs assessment reports, F) Transportation Committee - 1. Presentation by DOT on electric vehicles fast charging stations in CD7, 2. Presentation by DOT on the Fort Hamilton Parkway protected bike lane, 3. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on their proposal for a one way conversion on 1st and 2nd Avenues, from 39th to 58th Streets
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Brooklyn Community Board #7 Community Meeting

Monday, June 17, 2019
6:30 PM
Brooklyn Public Library - Sunset Park Branch located at 4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Review of the 2018 town hall meetings discussing the impact of the Industry City rezoning application and community needs assessment reports

Transportation Committee

Thursday, June 13, 2019
6:30 PM
Brooklyn Army Terminal Annex Building (ground floor), 58th Street & 1st Avenue

1. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on their proposal on a one way conversion on 1st and 2nd Avenues, from 39th to 58th Streets

Ability and Access Committee

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by NY Connects on programs for those who require long term services and support needs

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Monday, June 10, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discuss plans for a town hall meeting

2. Follow up on plans to meet with shelter managers

May 2019

Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Liquor license with alterations and change in method of operation for Urban Soccer (Brooklyn) LLC d/b/a/ Socceroof located at 14 53rd Street, 3rd Floor

2. New liquor license for Liberty Belle LLC, an excursion vessel to be docked at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier 4, located at 80 58th Street

Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Planning for June 12 job fair with CB7 & Congressswoman Nydia Velazquez
2. Outreach plan for 2020 census

Transportation Committee

Monday, May 20, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by DOT about electric fast charging stations in CD7
2. Presentation by DOT about the Fort Hamilton Parkway protected bike lane

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of April 17, 2019
5. Presentation by Dare to Run
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports - A) Ability and Access (no vote required) - 1. Updates on the committee's internal budget request and MTA NYC Transit ADA discussion, 2. Mission and goals of Ability and Access Committee in 2019, 3. Establish sub committees to address issues related to employment, special education, meetings, and community outreach; Schedule upcoming meetings, B) Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020 (no vote required) - 1. Presentation by U.S.Census Bureau on upcoming job opportunities, C) Economic Development-Waterfront (Vote required) - 1. Presentation by NYC EDC on excursion vessel activity at Pier 4, Brooklyn Army Terminal, D) Ability and Access with Education/Youth Committees (no vote required) - 1. Discussion with parents and students on their experiences with special education, 2. What are the next steps?, E) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (no vote required) - 1. Updates on personnel work, 2. Updates on internal budget
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Land Use/Landmarks & Housing Committee

Monday, May 13, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by New York University Wagner School of Public Service Capstone Program on housing study in CB7

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Thursday, May 9, 2019
6:30 PM
Location TBD

Agenda:

1.Welcome

2. Approve March meeting minutes

3. Updates on personnel work

4. Updates on internal budget

Ability and Access with Education/Youth Joint Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion with parents and students on their experiences with special education

2. What are the next steps?

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the NYC Economic Development Corporation on excursion vessel activity at Pier 4, Brooklyn Army Terminal

April 2019

Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020

Monday, April 29, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the US Census Bureau on upcoming job opportunities

Ability and Access Committee

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda TBD

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of February 20, 2019
5. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of March 20, 2019
6. Presentation by NYC Emergency Management about the C.E.R.T. Program
7. Public Comment
8. Committee Reports - A) Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020 - 1. Deep dive into census data, 2. April 1 - Census day of action B) Memberships and Attendance Committee (vote required)  - 1. Review of Ms. Mitaynes' complaint, 2) Review of Ms. Ruiz' complaint, 3. Response from Mr. T. Murphy C) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee - 1. Personnel updates and next steps, 2. Internal budget updates and next steps D) Public Safety Committee (vote required) - 1. New liquor license application for Sheryll Princess CG 539238, a vessell operating at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier 4, located at 80 58th Street 2. New liquor license application for JS Entertainment Inc. located at 317-319 39th Street E) Transportation Committee - 1. Presentation by NYC Economic Development Corporation on the Sunset Park Infrastructure project
9. Elected Officials & Representatives
10. District Manager's Report
11. Chairperson's Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment
15. Adjournment

Public Safety Committee

Monday, April 15, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. New liquor license application for Sheryll Princess CG veseel operating at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier 4, located at 80 58th Street

2. New liquor license application for JS Entertainment Inc. located at 317-319 39th Street

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Welcome

2. Approve February meeting minutes

3. Personnel updates and next steps

4. Internal budget updates and next steps

5. Announcements

6. Next meeting date

Transportation Committee

Monday, April 8, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the NYC Economic Development Corporation on their Sunset Park infrastructure project

March 2019

Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020

Monday, March 25, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Deep dive into census data
2. April 1 - Census Day of action

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda for rescheduled February board meeting:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of January 16, 2019
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Elected Officials & Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Agenda for March board meeting:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Presentation: Director of Horticulture - Presentation on recent ongoing perimeter pruning & tree planting at Greenwood Cemetery; Presentation from Con Edison regarding the installation of smart meters
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020 - 1. Purpose, mission vision of the Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020, 2. Current highlights of Census 2020, 3. General feedback on future planning, 4. Future activities & timeline, 5. Next steps & assignments, B) Economic Development-Waterfront Committee - 1. Presentation from the Waterfront Alliance regarding the Waterfront Edge Design guidelines, C. Membership & Attendance Committee (vote required) - 1. Discussion of a complaint concerning a board member's behavior at a public meeting and potential disciplinary action, D) Parks Committee - 1. Presentation by EDC & NYC Parks on Bush Terminal Piers Park - Update on the maintenance of the park, programming and future capital projects slated for the park, E) Transportation Committee (vote required) - 1. Discussion on request from Industry City to place planters on 39th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, 2. Updates on MTA projects in the district, 3. Presentation by LIME on their shared bike and scooter program, F) Immigration Committee (no vote required) - 1. Introductions, 2. Plans for the CB7 Immigration Committee in 2019, 3. Bringing the community board to your neighborhood, 4. Introducing the Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020, 5. General community concerns, G) Ad Hoc Commmittee on Homelessness Issues (no vote required) - 1. Tutorial on interviewing shelter managers, 2. Finalizing interview plans, H) Personnel & Internal Budget - 1. Welcome, 2. Approve December meeting minutes, 3. Personnel updates and next steps, 4. Internal budget updates and next steps, 5. Review committee proposals and finalize recommendations, 6. Announcements, 7. Next meeting date, I) Education/Youth (no vote required) - 1. Presentation by BioBat NYC about their STEAM camps, 2. Review Youth Recognition Award applications and determine outreach, 3. Discussion on attending CB14 Youth Conference for insight on organizing a future CB7/CB6 joint Youth Resource Fair
7. Elected Officials & Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Ability and Access Committee

**Meeting canceled for March 11.  Will be rescheduled at a later date.**

Education/Youth Committee

Monday, March 4, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by BioBat NYC about their STEAM camps
2. Review Youth Recognition Award applications and determine outreach
3. Discussion on attending CB14 Youth Conference for insight on organizing a future CB7/CB6 joint Youth Resource Fair

February 2019

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Welcome
2. Approve December meeting minutes
3. Personnel updates and next steps
4. Internal budget updates and next steps
5. Review committee updates and next steps
6. Announcements
7. Next meeting date

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Monday, February 25, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1.Tutorial on interviewing shelter managers
2. Finalizing interview plans

Immigration Committee

Friday, February 22, 2019
6:30 PM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help - 545 60th Street (Cafeteria)

Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. Plans for the CB7 Immigration Committee in 2019
3. Bringing the community board to your neighborhood
4. Introducing the Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020
5. General community concerns
6.Timeline and next steps

Board Meeting - **POSTPONED**

Please be advised that due to the weather, tonight's CB7 February 20, 2019 board meeting @ 6:30 p.m. has been POSTPONED. A new meeting date will be announced soon

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of January 16, 2019
5. Presentation: Director of Horticulture - Presentation on recent ongoing perimeter pruning & tree planting at Greenwood Cemetery
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports: A) Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020 - 1. Purpose, mission vision of the Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020, 2. Current highlights of Census 2020, 3. General feedback on future planning, 4. Future activities & timeline, 5. Next steps & assignments, B) Economic Development-Waterfront Committee - 1. Presentation from the Waterfront Alliance regarding the Waterfront Edge Design guidelines, C. Membership & Attendance Committee (vote required) - 1. Discussion of a complaint concerning a board member's behavior at a public meeting and potential disciplinary action, D) Parks Committee - 1. Presentation by EDC & NYC Parks on Bush Terminal Piers Park - Update on the maintenance of the park, programming and future capital projects slated for the park, E) Transportation Committee (vote required) - 1. Discussion on request from Industry City to place planters on 39th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, 2. Updates on MTA projects in the district, 3. Presentation by LIME on their shared bike and scooter program
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Transportation Committee

Monday, February 11, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion on request from Industry City to place planters on 39th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
2. Update on MTA projects in the district
3. Presentation by LIME on their shared bike and scooter program

Parks Committee

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by EDC and NYC Parks on Bush Terminal Piers Park - Update on the maintenance of the park, programming and future capital projects slated for the park

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee

Monday, February 4, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Waterfront Alliance regarding the Waterfront Edge Design guidelines

January 2019

Parks Committee - **MEETING POSTPONED**

Please be advised that this meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 has been postponed to Wednesday, February 6

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Please be advised that the meeting scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m. has been CANCELED

It will be rescheduled for February TBD

Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020

*NOTE NEW TIME OF MEETING*

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
7:00 p.m
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Purpose, mission, vision of the Ad Hoc Committee on Census 2020
2. Current highlights on Census 2020
3. General feedback on future planning
4. Future activities & timeline
5. Next steps & assignments

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of December 19, 2018
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Executive Committee - 1. Priorities and goals for 2019, 2. Personnel & Internal Budget spending proposals, 3. Youth Recognition Award selection, B) Public Safety Committee (Vote required) - 1. New liquor license application for an entity to be formed for a business located at 225 47th Street, C) Membership and Attendance Committee - 1. Review video, 2. Further discussion on complaint against a board member, 3. Denny Chen, 4. Leticia Reyes, D) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues - 1. Finalizing plans for shelter liaisons
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Monday, January 14, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Finalizing plans for shelter liaisons

Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, January 9, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. New liquor license application for an entity to be formed for an establishment located at 225 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Executive Committee

Monday, January 7, 2019
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Priorities and goals for 2019
2. Peronnel and Internal budget spending proposals
3. Youth Recognition Award selection

December

Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance

2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of November 14, 2018
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Ability & Access with Parks Joint Committee Meeting (no vote required) - 1. Updates and announcements 2. Presentation from Adapt Ability - new non-profit dedicated to creating custom made bicycles for children with disabilities 3. Presentation from NYC Parks and Recreation on accessible recreational activities and opportunities, B) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues (no vote required) - 1. Discussion with Councilam Menchaca and Congresswoman Velazquez' Offices, 2. Call to Action, 3. Homelessness Committee ongoing business C) Economic Development/Waterfront Committee (no vote required) - 1. Presentation of the Section 197A in the NYC Charter 2. Review of the CB7 197-a Plan, D) Education/Youth Committee (no vote required) - 1. Youth Recognition Award 2. Joint Youth Resource Fair with CB6 Youth/Education/Human Services Committee, E) Membership and Attendance Committee - 1. Review the attendance record for the following board members: Ms. Gladys Bruno, Mr. Daniel Pol & Mr. Samuel Sierra 2) Discussion on a board member's complaint about another board member F) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee (no vote required) - 1. Internal budget updates and discussion 2. Personnel updates and discussion 3, Next steps G) Public Safety Committe (no vote required) - 1. Mail theft in CB7 2. NYPD enforcement around homeless shelters 3. Rise in violent crime in CD7 district H) Sanitation/Environment Committee (no vote required) - 1. Presentation by DEP on their Green Infrastructure Grant Program
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Personnel/Internal Budget Committee

Monday, December 17, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Internal Budget updates and discussion
2. Personnel updates and discussion
3. Next steps

Public Safety Committee

*Please note new location of meeting*

Thursday, December 13, 2018
6:30 PM
Widdi's Catering Hall - 5602 6th Avenue (entrance on 56th Street)

Agenda:

1. Mail theft in CB7
2. NYPD enforcement around homeless shelters
3. Rise in violent crime in CD7 district

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discussion with Councilman Menchaca & Congresswoman Velazquez' Offices
2. Call to Action!
3. Homelessness Committe ongoing business

Parks & Ability and Access Joint Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Updates and announcements
2. Presentation by AdaptAbility - non-profit organization dedicated to creating custom-made bicycles for children with disabilities
3. Presentation by NYC Parks and Recreation on accessible recreational activities and opportunities

Sanitation/Environment

Monday, December 3, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Department of Environmental Protection on their Green Infrastructure Grant program

November

Education/Youth Committee Meeting

Monday, November 26, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Youth Recognition Award
2. Joint Youth Resource Fair with CB6 Youth/Education/Human Services Committee

Economic Development-Waterfront Committee Meeting

Monday, November 19, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation of Section 197a in the New York City Charter
2. Review of Community Board #7's 197a Plan

Board Meeting

*NEW DATE*

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of October 17, 2018
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Personnel/Internal Budget Committee - Goal of the committee, Personnel: What do we know and what do we need to know. 3. Identifying criteria and process for the committee spending proposals, 4. Exploring tools and developing critiera for a performance review, B) Ability and Access Committee - 1. Improving hearing access at CB7 meetings, 2. Disability Awareness meetings with local BIDs, 3. Bus stop benches project, 4. Areas of collaboration with other CB7 committees, 5. Next steps for committee outreach to the community, C) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues - 1. Discussion with the Department of Homeless Services about how the homeless in the community are served and how to contact the agency managers in charge, 2. Arrange for a committee member to attend upcoming DHS community advisory meetings and discuss strategies for setting up CAC's where there are none, 3. Establish an action plan for creating liaisons between our committee and shelter management
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Public Hearing - Joint Public Hearing with CEC 15

*Please note new time of public hearing*

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
6:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Propsoal for a potential school site at 250-266 46th Street

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Wednesday, November 07, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda

1. Discussion with the Department of Homeless Services about how the homeless in the community are served and how to contact the agency managers in charge
2. Arrange for a committee member to attend upcoming DHS community advisory meetings and discuss strategies for setting up CAC's where there are none
3. Establish action plan for creating liaisons between our committee and shelter management

October

Ability and Access Committee

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Improving hearing access at CB7 meetings
2. Disability Awareness Meetings with local BIDs
3. Bus stop benches project
4. Areas of collaboration with other CB7 committees (i.e. access liaisons)
5. Next steps for committee outreach to the community

*Accessbility Informattion: The meeting location has a ramp and is wheelchair accesible but please contact CB7 if you have any questions about accommodations for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.  To request an ASL interpreter, assistive listening devices, or other accessible accommodations, please contact the CB7 office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 10 da7s in advance to ensure that services can be arranged

Personnel & Internal Budget

Monday, October 22, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Introductions
2. History of the committee
3. Stated purpose: The Personnel/Internal Budget Committee screens, recommends and supervises all employees of the Board.  They also prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board - This tells us some of the activities of the committee, but what is the goal of the committee?
4. Personnel: What do we know and what do we need to know
5. Next steps

Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1.The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of September 26, 2018
5. Adoption of the Minutes of the Public Hearing of October 10, 2018
6. Public Comment
7. Committee Reports: A) Capital and Expense Budget Committee - 1) Fiscal Year 2020 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities
8. Elected Officials & Representatives
9. District Manager's Report
10. Chairperson's Report
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Public Comment
14. Adjournment

Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Fiscal Year 2020 Capital & Expense Budget Priorities

Following the public hearing, the Capital & Expense Budget Committee will meet

September

Board Meeting

New Date - Wednesday, September 26, 2018

6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of June 20, 2018
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Public Safety Committee (Vote required) - 1. New liquor license application for Starway 2826 LLC located at 225 47th Street, B) Transportation Committee (Vote required) - 1. Presentation by the MTA on the 59th Street Station elevator project 2. Speed hump request for 28th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues 3. Speed hump request for 45th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues 4. Speed hump request for East 5th Street between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue C) Asian Affairs Committee - 1. Discussion on 8th Avenue BID 2. Discussion on public safety 3. Discussion on traffic congestioni on 8th Avenue 4. Discussion on sanitation issues, D) Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues (Vote required) - 1. Establishing a Mission Statement for the committee 2. Creating short and long term goals, including assessment of the current homeless status in our district 3. Support Introduction #0915 requiring DHS to submit quarterly reports to Council Members and local community boards the number of shelters, supportive housing and cluster sites in each district 4. Discuss and adopt revised mission statement 5. Prioritize goals and set a timetable 6. Assign volunteers to work in specfic areas 7. Arrange the next committee meeting E) Education/Youth Committee - 1. Presentation by LEEP Charter School on a proposed public charter school for Sunset Park 2. Presentation by Brooklyn RISE on a proposed charter school in the CB7 community 3. Presentation by Envision Preparatory Charter School for a proposed charter school in the CB7 community 4. Presentation by CEC15 on the D15 Diversity Plan, F) Economic Development-Waterfront - 1. Presentation by the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation on their Industrial Apprenticeship training program 2. Review of outcomes from CB7 public hearing & Land Use committee meeting in 2012 regarding Liberty View Plaza
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues

Thursday, September 20, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Discuss and adopt revised mission statement
2. Prioritize goals and set a timetable
3. Assign volunteers to work in specific areas
4. Arrange the next committee meeting

Economic Development-Waterfont Committee

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation on their Industrial Apprencticeship training program
2. Review of outcomes from CB7 public hearing and Land Use Committee meeting in 2012 regarding Liberty View Plaza

Transportation

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Proposed speed hump requests for:
1. 28th Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues
2. East 5th Street between Fort Hamilton Parkway & Caton Avenue
2. 45th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues

August

Education/Youth

Wednesday, August 8, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by LEEP Charter School on a proposed public charter school for Sunset Park
2. Presentation by Brooklyn RISE on a proposed charter school in the CB7 community
3. Presentation by Envision Preparatory Charter School for a proposed charter school in the CB7 community
4. Presentation by CEC15 on the D15 Diversity Plan

July

Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Issues Meeting

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Establishing a Mission Statement for the committee
2. Creating short and long term goals including assessment of the current homeless status in our district

Transportation Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 19, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the MTA on the 59th Street Station elevator project

 

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 17, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. New liquor license application for Starway 2826 LLC located at 225 47th Street (former site of Club Love & Lust)

June

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the May 16, 2018 board meeting
5. Adoption of the minutes of the June 4, 2018 public hearing
6. Presentation: Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
7. Public Comment
8. Committee Reports: A) Education Committee - Presentation by the School Construction Authority on the new school buildings in District 15, B) Immigration Committee - Presentation by NY Immigration Coalition on the Greenlight NY: Driving Together Campaign, C) Land Use/Landmarks Committee - M1 Hotel text amendment (N 180349 ZRY) - Introduce a special permit under the jurisdiction of the City Planning Commission for new hotels, motels, tourist cabins, and boatels in light manufacturing (M1) districts citywide, D) Membership & Attendance - Committee will review the attendance record for Marcela Mitaynes, E) Parks Committee - Updated on all current NYC Parks Department capital projects in the district, Discussion on the NY Harbor Foundation/Billion Oyster project proposal: A pilot community boating program at Bush Terminal Park, F) Public Safety Committee - Liquor license application for Explosion 21 Bar Corp located at 369 39th Street, G) Sanitation & Environment Committee - Presentation by Drew Weber concerning ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York, H) Transportation Committee  (Vote Required) - Sunset Park infrastructure plan - 1st to 3rd Avenues from 39th to 45th Streets, Update from MTA on R tunnel construction, schedule & impact on 4th Avenue, Speed hump proposed for 41st Street between 7th & 8th Avenues

9. Elected Officials and Representatives
10. District Manager's Report
11. Chairperson's Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment
15. Adjournment

Education Committee Meeting

Tuesday,June 19, 2018
6:30 PM
*NEW LOCATION* - P.S. 516 - 4222 4th Avenue 

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the School Construction Authority on the new school buildings in District 15

Immigration Committee Meeting - *NOTE NEW TIME OF MEETING*

Monday, June 18, 2018
7:00 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1.Presentation by NY Immigration Coalition on the Greenlight NY: Driving Together Campaign

Transportation Committee Meeting

Monday, June 11, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Sunset Park street infrastructure plan - 1st to 3rd Avenues from 39th to 45th Streets

2. Update from MTA on R tunnel construction, schedule & impact on 4th Avenue

3. Speed hump proposed for 41st Street between 7th & 8th Avenues

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 7, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Liquor license application for Explosion 21 Bar Corp. located at 369 39th Street

 

Parks Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 06, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Update on all current NYC Parks Department capital projects in the district

2. Discussion on the NY Harbor Foundation/Billion Oyster project proposal: a pilot community boating program at Bush Terminal Park

 

Sanitation & Environment Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 05, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

Presentation by Drew Weber concerning ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York

Public Hearing and Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Monday, June 04, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. M1 Hotel text amendment (N 180349 ZRY) - Introduce a special permit under the jurisdiction of the City Planning Commission for new hotels, motels, tourist cabins, and boatels in light manufacturing (M1) district citywide

*Immediately following the public hearing, the Land Use/Landmarks Committee will meet

May

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the March 21, 2018 board meeting (rescheduled & held on April 18, 2018)
5. Adoption of the minutes of the April 18, 2018 board meeting
6. Adoption of the minutes of the public hearing on May 9, 2018
7. Public Comment
8. Committee Reports: A) Executive Committee - 1. Laying out Chairperson's agenda for the remainder of the year 2. Upcoming projects/events B) Land Use/Landmarks Committee  - Application #C170213 ZMK - 57 Caton Place - Seeking a zoning change from C8-2 and C2-4 (commercial) to R7A (residential) C. Ability and Access Committee - 1. Presentation from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities D. Membership & Attendance Committee - Discussion on the attendance of Ray Acevedo
9. Elected Officials and Representatives
10. District Manager's Report
11. Chairperson's Report
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Public Comment
15. Adjournment

Ability and Access Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 10, 2018
6:30 PM
Sunset Park Recreation Center - 4200 7th Avenue (between 41st and 43rd Streets)

Agenda:

Presenation by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities:

1. Overview of MOPD's work with other city offices and agencies to ensure the voices of the people with disabilities are represented and that City programs and policies address the need of people with disabilities

2. Provide an overview of accessible services and programs that are available to CB7 residents

3. Discuss how the Ability and Access Committee at CB7 can work with MOPD moving

Please make every effort to attend this meeting. Please contact the Board Office to confirm your attendance.

 

Public Hearing & Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
6:30 PM
P.S. 130 Upper School (Auditorium) located at 713 Caton Avenue (between East 7th & East 8th Streets)

Agenda:

1. Application #C170213 ZMK - 57 Caton Place - Seeking a zoning change from C8-2 and C2-4 (commercial) to R7A (residential)

Following the Public Hearing, there will be a Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

April

Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 26, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Laying out Chairperson's agenda for the remainder of the year

2. Upcoming projects/events

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MARCH BOARD MEETING THAT EVENING
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Opening of the meeting
2. Adoption of the agenda
3.Public Comment
4. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee Meeting - 1. 20th Street Truck Route Study: Final preferred alternative 2. Automated public toilet located at Prospect Park Southwest & 16th Street B) Ability & Access Committee - 1. Introduce this new committee & committee members 2. Discuss purpose of committee & strategies for community outreach and engagement 3. Identify current issues and needs relating to accessbility in our district C) Land Use/Landmarks Committee - Department of City Planning presentation on zoning resolution concerning hotel use in manufacturing districts D) Youth Committee - 1. Summer Youth Employment Program presentation by Center For Family Life 2. Presentation by Citizens Committee for Children regarding neighborhood youth statistics E) Public Safety Committee (Vote required)- Liquor license application for Explosion 21 Bar Corp. located at 369 39th Street F) Parks Committee (Vote required) - Naming an unnamed park on the corner of Vanderbilt Street and East 5th Street to honor Captain John McKenna IV
5. Elected Officials and Representatives
6. District Manager's Report
7. Chairperson's Report
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Public Comment
11. Adjournment

*Rescheduled CB7 March 2018 board meeting Agenda

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of February 21, 2018
5. Adjournment

Parks Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Naming an unnamed park on the corner of Vanderbilt Street and East 5th Street to honor Captain John McKenna IV

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Monday, April 9, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Liquor license application for Explosion 21 Bar Corp. located at 369 39th Street

March

**URGENT** Due to the inclement weather, the CB7 March 21, 2018 board meeting has been postponed.  It will be held at a later date (yet to be determined)

Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Monday, March 19, 2018

6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by the Department of City Planning on zoning resolution concerning hotel use in manufacturing districts

Ability and Access Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 8, 2018
6:30 PM
Grace Baptist Church - 5224 6th Avenue (entrance on 53rd Street and 6th Avenue)

Agenda:

1. Introduce this new committee and committee members

2.Discuss purpose of committee and strategies for community outreach and engagement

3. Identify current issues and needs relating to accessibility in our district

 

*Accessibility Information: The meeting location has a ramp at the entrance and is wheelchair accessible but please contact CB7 if you have any questions about wheelchair accomodations. To request an ASL interpreter, assistive listening devices, or other accomodations, please contact the CB7 Office at 718-854-0003 or via e-mail bk07@cb.nyc.gov at least 7 days in advance

Youth Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 1, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. Presentation by Center For Family Life on the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

2. Presentation by Citizens Committee for Children regarding neighborhood youth statistics

February

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

1. The Pledge of Allegiance
2. Opening of the meeting
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of January 17, 2018
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (no vote required) 1. 20th Street Truck Route Study: Final preferred alternative 2) Automated public toilet located at Prospect Park Southwest & 16th Street. B) Health & Mental Health Committee (no vote required) 1. Discussion on the closure of the Augustana Lutheran Home
7. Elected Officials and Representatives
8. District Manager's Report
9. Chairperson's Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment

January

Transportation Committee Meeting

Monday, January 29, 2018
6:30 PM
Holy Name Church - 245 Prospect Park West (Shepherd's Hall)

Agenda:

1. 20th Street Truck Route Study: Final preffered alternative

2. Automated public toilet located at Prospect Park South West & 16th Street

 

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda for January 17, 2018 board meeting:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Opening of the Meeting

3. Adoption of the agenda

4. Adoption of the minutes of the board meeting of December 20, 2017

5. Adoption of the minutes of the public hearing of January 10, 2018

6. Public Comment

7. Committee Reports: A) Transportation Committee (Tabled from December; Vote required) 1. Presentation by the Department of Transportation on the 4th Avenue Study B) Land Use/Landmarks Committe - (Vote required) 1. ULURP #C150253 PQK - Proposed sale of first floor and outdoor area of 4917 4th Avenue (St. Andrew's Church) by the Administration for Children's Services for continued use as a child care center. 2. Board of Standards & Appeals #2017-304-BZ - An application for a special permit to permit a school in a M1-2D zoning district located at 160 17th Street. 3. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on the design and build of a pre-engineered metal building maintenance facility for EDC at the Bush Terminal Industrial Campus

8. Elected Officials and Representatives

9. District Manager's Report

10. Chairperson's Report

11. Old Business

12. New Business

13. Public Comment

14. Adjournment

Public Hearing & Land Use/Landmarks Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda:

ULURP #C150253 PQK - Proposed sale of first floor and outdoor area of 4917 4th Avenue (St. Andrew's Church) by the Administration for Children's Services for continued use as a child care center

Board of Standards & Appeals #2017-304-BZ - An application for a special permit to permit a school in a M1-2D zoning district located at 160 17th Street

Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on the design and build of a pre-engineered metal building maintenance facility for EDC at the Bush Terminal Industrial Campus

December

Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Education Committee Meeting

Monday, December 4, 2017
6:30 p.m.
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda: Update on Brooklyn Public LIbrary temporary Sunset Park branch project

Transportation Committee Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2017
7:00 p.m.
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Agenda: Presentation by the Department of Transportation on the 4th Avenue study

November 

Nominating Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Housing Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 2017
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Transportation & Public Safety Committee Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2017
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Health & Mental Health Committee Meeting

November 27
6:30 PM
4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
6:30 PM
P.S. 154 - 1625 11th Avenue

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
6:30 PM
Brooklyn Army Terminal Annex Building - 80 58th Street, 4th Floor (enter through 58th Street & 1st Avenue)

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